General Contracting Foreman

Owl Services LLC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

OWL Services is seeking a General Contracting Foreman in Des Moines, IA. The role involves direct supervision of construction crews, reading blueprints, ensuring safety, and coordinating with other project activities. Heavy physical work and a CDL may be required.

The position offers full-time, on-site employment with competitive hourly pay and benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) plan. Experience with Procore and Outlook is valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of field experience.
• Apprentice Carpenter or Journeyman Carpenter preferred; valid driver's license, CDL preferred.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools for construction/repair.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and mentor junior carpenters.
• Experience with Procore and Outlook a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.
• Read blueprints to determine construction requirements or plan procedures.
• Inspect work progress, equipment, or sites to verify safety and compliance with specifications.
• Locate, measure, and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment.
• Coordinate work activities with other construction project tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team supervision

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Math skills

Manual labor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Apprentice/Formal training preferred

Tools

Procore

Outlook

Job description

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General Contracting Foreman

Full Time Direct Des Moines, IA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4188

Salary Range: $27.00 To $31.00 Hourly

This role is with Seneca Companies Inc., an OWL Services Affiliated Company

Who We Are

OWL Services is the premier sales, installation, program management and service provider to retail, commercial, fleet, aviation and marine, and emergency power generation companies across the U.S.

With 33 offices and distribution centers and more than 1,400 field service professionals, OWL delivers on a service platform that includes construction, compliance and testing, maintenance and repair, modernization and re-imaging, and EV charging solutions to keep businesses and people moving 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

OWL Services’ companies have received numerous awards over the years for exemplary customer service. Most recently it was the recipient of EVgo’s Deployment Excellence Award in its first-ever class of awardees in the National EV Charging Recognition Program.

Job Description: Provide direct supervision and coordination of construction or extraction crews, ensuring project execution aligns with safety standards, timelines, and quality expectations. Skilled in constructing, installing, and repairing structures and fixtures made of wood and related materials, utilizing both hand tools and power equipment. Proficient in operating woodworking machinery and fabricating components to precise specifications.

What You'll Do:

• 25%: Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.
• 15%: Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or plan procedures
• 15%: Inspect work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifications are met.
• 15%: Locate, measure, and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment, using measuring and marking equipment.
• 15%: Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities.
• 15%: Other duties as assigned.
• Working Hazards: Works in an environment with potential exposure to fumes, dirt, noise, equipment movement dangers, vibrations, dangerous chemical/solvents, electrical shock, and inclement temperature extremes.
• Physical/Mental Exertion: Ability to perform heavy physical labor exerting up to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis and up to 50 pounds of force on a frequent basis performing such tasks as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping.

What We're Looking For:

• Education: Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May have to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Licenses/Certifications: Apprentice Carpenter, Journeyman Carpenter preferred. Requires valid driver's license, state-issued CDL preferred.
• Technical Abilities: Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures, good mathematical skills and mechanical abilities. Ability to perform manual construction work and equipment operation as described.
• Autonomy/Direction: Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works with intermittent supervisor. Primary job functions require exercising independent judgment and mentoring junior carpenters. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager.
• Tools and Equipment: Ability to perform manual construction work and equipment operation as described. Knowledge and experience with computer programs (Procore, Outlook).

Why Choose OWL Services?

• Company Vehicle & Fuel Card
• Paid Time Off including Vacation Time, Sick Days, Personal Days, and Holidays
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with optional offerings of HSA and FSA
• 401k with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job, and “other” duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.